Pendleton Grasslands
August, 2023 | Pendleton and Umatilla County, Oregon
Starting our drive at the small regional Pendleton Airport, we drove down the industrial area roads, overlooking I-84, and the vast grasslands below. The skies were in deep conflict with raging wildfires bringing smoke from the south, and from the west, the upcoming deluge of rain from the Pacific Ocean. The skies had a tension of hazy smoke that created a softening white tone, whereas the storm clouds deepened dark black tones to create strong contrasts.
These images aim to tell a story of the vast land, that is some of the best soil in America, the industry of Umatilla County, and the tension of the weather and skies.